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Animal Care City & Guilds Diploma Level 1 at Doncaster College

Course description

The course is designed for all ages who may be looking for an animal related career. It will provide you with the skills and vocational qualifications to work in an animal related environment.

The course is ideal for those who have a small amount of experience in the care of animals and wish to improve their knowledge and ability. You must commit to the course 100%.

Course content

The following mandatory units must be completed to achieve the qualification:

Safe and Effective Working Practices in Land-based Industries

Develop Performance in Land-based Industries

Maintaining the Health and Wellbeing of Animals

Feeding and Watering

Preparation and Maintenance of Animal Accommodation

Handling and Restraint of Animals

Exercise of Animals.

Additional to your course you will also complete:

In addition to your course you will attend regular tutorials and complete an introduction to Work Skills. You will also complete Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths.

Entry requirements

Working at EL3 or above in Maths and English

All applicants must complete an initial assessment in Maths and English and attend an interview.

Assessment

This is a portfolio based assessment qualification. Assessments will be made on practical ability also knowledge and understanding of set criteria. The course is internally verified and externally verified by City & Guilds.
Completion of all mandatory units is required to receive the full qualification.

Future opportunities

​On completion you may be able to progress to the Land-based Animal Care Diploma Level 2 or Horse Care Level 2.